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⚾ Florida State Powers Past Georgia Tech to Reach 40 Wins ⚾
Florida State defeated Georgia Tech 12-9, securing their first 40-win season since 2019.

🎾 FSU's Allen and Bissett Advance in NCAA Doubles Championship 🎾
Vic Allen and Millie Bissett won their round of 32 match in the NCAA Doubles Championship.

🎾 Cornut-Chauvinc and Dous-Karpenschif Advance in NCAA Doubles Championship 🎾
Antoine Cornut-Chauvinc and Joshua Dous-Karpenschif moved to the second round after their opponents retired.

🏃‍♂️ FSU Track and Field Prepares for NCAA East Preliminaries 🌟
FSU track and field teams gear up for the NCAA East Preliminaries with 31 entries.

🥎 Seminoles to Face Oklahoma in NCAA Super Regionals 🏆
FSU will face Oklahoma in the NCAA Super Regionals, aiming for the Women's College World Series.

🏈 Seminoles Target Elite Speedster Malik Clark 🚀
FSU extends an offer to four-star wideout Malik Clark, known for his elite speed.

🏈 Seminoles Trending for Four-Star IOL Dontrell Glover 📈
Dontrell Glover narrows his top schools to FSU, Georgia, South Carolina, and Tennessee.

⚾ Florida State Powers Past Georgia Tech to Reach 40 Wins ⚾

On the strength of four two-run home runs, five-seed Florida State defeated nine-seed Georgia Tech 12-9 on Tuesday at Truist Field, marking the Seminoles' first 40-win season since 2019.

Game Highlights:

• Home Runs: Marco Dinges, Daniel Cantu, Drew Faurot, and Jaime Ferrer each hit two-run homers.

• Pitching: Freshman John Abraham improved to 4-1, while Jamie Arnold earned his first save.

• Offense: FSU took an early 8-1 lead and added four more runs in the eighth to secure the win.

Notable Performances:

• Drew Faurot: Led with three hits, including two doubles.

• Cam Smith: Extended his hitting streak to seven games, leading the team with a .402 average.

• Jaime Ferrer: Matched his career home run total from previous seasons with his 16th of the year.

Up Next:

FSU will face 4-seed Virginia on Friday at 11:00 a.m. on ACC Network, with the winner advancing to the semifinals on Saturday.

🎾 FSU's Allen and Bissett Advance in NCAA Doubles Championship 🎾

Florida State's Vic Allen and Millie Bissett defeated the No. 34-ranked pair from Texas, Tatsiana Sasnouskaya and Malaika Rapolu, with a score of 6-3, 6-4 in the NCAA Doubles Championship round of 32 on Tuesday.

Match Highlights:

• First Set: Allen and Bissett secured the first set 6-3.

• Second Set: The duo took an early 3-0 lead, then clinched the final two games to win 6-4.

Next Match:

The pair will face the winner of Fiona Crawley/Carson Tanguilig (UNC) vs. Loudmilla Bencheikh/Marie Hiser (Alabama) in the round of 16 on Wednesday.

Additional Notes:

• Singles: Allen fell to No. 67 Annabelle Xu of Virginia in the singles round of 32.

• Career Milestone: Allen finishes her FSU career with 88 singles wins, ranking 10th all-time in FSU women's tennis history.

🎾 Cornut-Chauvinc and Dous-Karpenschif Advance in NCAA Doubles Championship 🎾

Florida State's Antoine Cornut-Chauvinc and Joshua Dous-Karpenschif progressed to the second round of the NCAA Doubles Championship after Tennessee's pair retired in the second set.

Match Highlights:

• First Set: The duo led 6-3 with two service breaks before the match was retired at 1-1 in the second set.

• Coach's Praise: Coach Dwayne Hultquist praised their sharp play and strong deuce points.

Singles:

Cornut-Chauvinc ended his singles season in a three-set battle against Illinois' Karlis Ozolins. He finishes as one of FSU's most accomplished players, including being a two-time All-American and the 2024 ACC Player of the Year.

Next Match:

The pair will face the winner of the match between No. 23 Jacob Bickersteth and Gavin Young (Michigan) and No. 33 Gianluca Brunkow and Pablo Masjuan (UC Santa Barbara) in the round of 16 on Wednesday.

🏃‍♂️ FSU Track and Field Prepares for NCAA East Preliminaries 🌟

The No. 19/NR Florida State outdoor track and field teams will have 31 entries in the NCAA East Preliminaries from May 22-25 in Lexington, Kentucky.

Meet Details:

• Broadcast: Available on ESPN+.

• Events: Men's quarterfinals and semifinals on Wednesday, long jump, and 10,000 meters; Women's prelims on Thursday and semifinals on Saturday.

Key Athletes:

• Men's Team: Jeremiah Davis, Jordan Turner, Curtis Williams, Kidus Misgina, and Cooper Schroeder.

• Women's Team: Dajaz DeFrand (ACC MVP), Skyler Reynolds, Tori Caroll, Agnes McTighe.

Coach's Outlook:

"We had a really strong ACCs and hope to carry that momentum into the NCAA first round," said head coach Bob Braman. "Our athletes respond well to pressure."

Advancement:

Top 12 athletes in each event advance to the finals on June 5-8 in Eugene, Oregon.

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🥎 Seminoles to Face Oklahoma in NCAA Super Regionals 🏆

No. 15 national seed Florida State will travel to Norman, Oklahoma, to face No. 2 national seed Oklahoma in the NCAA Norman Super Regional from May 23rd to 25th, with a trip to the Women's College World Series on the line. This rematch of last year's national championship series will be held at Love's Field, with the first game scheduled for Thursday at 7 p.m. on ESPN2.

Game Schedule:

• Thursday, May 23: 7 p.m. (ESPN2)

• Friday, May 24: 8 p.m. (TV TBD)

• Saturday, May 25: If necessary, time TBD

Series History:

• Oklahoma leads the all-time series 11-8.

• The Sooners have won the past five meetings.

Oklahoma Season Highlights:

• Record: 52-6 overall, 22-5 in conference play.

• Key Wins: Duke, Washington, Mississippi State.

• Postseason: Swept Big 12 Softball Championship, currently on a 7-game winning streak.

Team Statistics:

• Batting: .368 average, .658 slugging percentage, 1.84 home runs per game.

• Top Hitters: Tiare Jennings (.374, 21 HR), Alyssa Brito (.400, 16 HR), Rylie Boone (.416).

• Pitching: 1.82 ERA, .187 opponent batting average, 22 shutouts.

• Top Pitchers: Kelly Maxwell (1.87 ERA), Nicole May (2.34 ERA), Kierston Deal (1.62 ERA).

Defensive Strength:

• Fielding Percentage: .981 (third in the nation).

• Stolen Bases Allowed: 12 on 18 attempts.

FSU's road to the Women's College World Series will go through a formidable Oklahoma team, showcasing high batting averages, powerful pitching, and strong defensive plays.

🏈 Seminoles Target Elite Speedster Malik Clark 🚀

Florida State has expanded its 2025 wide receiver board by offering a scholarship to Rock Hill (SC) four-star wideout Malik Clark. Clark, known for his elite speed, recently clocked a 10.55-second 100-meter dash and a 4.39-second 40-yard dash at the Under Armour Camp in Charlotte.

Recruitment Update:

• Official Visits: South Carolina (May 31 - June 2), North Carolina (June 7-9), NC State (June 21-23).

• Unofficial Visit: Georgia (May 30).

• Decision Timeline: Expected mid-July.

Rankings & Stats:

• Top247 Ranking: No. 54 wide receiver nationally, No. 4 player in South Carolina.

• 2023 Stats: 46 receptions, 800 yards, 9 touchdowns.

FSU's recruitment team, led by Ryan Bartow, aims to make significant inroads into Clark's highly competitive recruitment, where North Carolina currently leads.

🏈 Seminoles Trending for Four-Star IOL Dontrell Glover 📈

Fairburn (Ga.) Langston Hughes four-star interior offensive lineman Dontrell Glover has narrowed his top schools list to four, including Florida State, Georgia, South Carolina, and Tennessee. Once committed to Alabama, Glover is now eyeing a summer decision and has praised FSU's coaching staff, particularly Head Coach Mike Norvell and offensive line coach Alex Atkins.

Recruitment Update:

• Finalists: Florida State, Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee

• Ranking: No. 283 overall, No. 21 IOL in 2025 cycle, No. 36 player in Georgia

• FSU's Appeal: Strong relationships with Norvell and Atkins; FSU is currently his top choice.

Glover's Perspective:

"For me, every visit is important. I want to build strong relationships and see where I fit in at. The relationships and how I fit into the system are key when I commit."

Florida State is currently the team to beat for Glover, who has been impressed with Norvell's energy and coaching style, comparing him to a younger Nick Saban.

And that’s a wrap!

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